Job Posted 3-5-10

COMPLETIONS ENGINEER

Established Dallas based oil and gas exploration and production company is looking for a COMPLETIONS ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

· Optimize completion designs by integrating petrophysics and geomechanical data, stimulation treatment data, post-treatment analysis, and economic analysis.

· Develop and maintain “Best Practices” completion templates. Progress shale fracturing technology, primarily in horizontal wells. Work with geoscience and reservoir engineering to translate design and achieved fracture geometries into reservoir simulations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline is required.
5+ years oil and gas completions/petroleum engineering experience. West Texas/Permian Basin experience preferred.
High proficiency in hydraulic fracture design and post-treatment evaluation, shale and horizontal experience preferred. Expertise evaluating completion efficiency and reservoir performance.
Possess strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

If you are interested and possess the qualifications, please forward your resume immediately. Your information is CONFIDENTIAL. We will not forward it to anyone before discussing it with you

Send your resume to openings@energysearchassociates.com

Or apply online at www.energysearchassociates.com

Call 972-628-6423 for more information.

Job Posted 2-26-10

OIL & GAS PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Highly successful exploration and production company seeks a Production Engineer to monitor production operations and surveillance within multiple oil and gas producing fields throughout Texas and Louisiana. This position will work with production manager, field superintendents and lease operators on a daily basis. Develop and implement production optimization strategies and oversee workover and recompletion plans. Provide production engineering support for prospective property acquisitions and on joint venture properties. Will work as part of a multi-discipline team with land, reservoir and geological staff.

Location

Dallas Fort Worth Texas Area.
Relocation assistance available.

Compensation Package:

· Above Market Compensation and bonus potential.

· Excellent benefits package.

Requirements

· BS Degree in Petroleum Engineering or other Engineering discipline and 5+ years overall experience in oil and gas production engineering.

· Solid field experience to complement office experience.

· Ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment where individual responsibility is emphasized.

· Good verbal and communication skills for interaction with a variety of contacts, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

· Maximize asset value through field studies and optimization of lifting costs and processes.

· Documentation of historical well data, wellbore schematics, and well surveillance.

· Drilling, recompletion, and wellwork recommendations.

· Artificial lift planning, design and recommendations.

· AFE cost estimation, justification and procedures and cost reconciliation.

· Travel to field locations.

· Ability to handle multiple projects.

· High level of confidence and reliability in thought processes and results.

· Ability to work directly with all levels of personnel, including senior management.

· An understanding of the importance of production accounting, regulatory and HSE.

· Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, i.e. database management.

· Ability to handle confidential information.

To Apply:

· Qualified candidates should immediately email a resume to:

J Mar & Associates

(972) 732-8301

(800) 864-9043

Email: resumes@jmarassociates.com

Upload a resume at: www.jmarassociates.com

Production Engineer 2-10

Job Posted 2-26-10

OIL & GAS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Prominent, privately held exploration and production company seeks an Engineering Tech that is familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures related to the oil and gas industry. This position requires knowledge of petroleum engineering practices, processes, and terminology and will provide support and work as part of a multi-discipline team with land, reservoir and geological staff.

Location

Dallas/Fort Worth Texas Area.
Relocation assistance available.

Compensation Package:

· Above Market Compensation and bonus potential.

· Excellent benefits package.

Requirements

· High school diploma or GED is required; an Associates or Bachelors degree is a plus.

· 2+ years of Engineering Tech experience in the oil and gas industry.

· Ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment where individual responsibility is emphasized.

· Good verbal and communication skills for interaction with a variety of contacts, both internal and external.

· Ability to embrace new technologies, respond effectively to changing conditions and apply continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

· Support engineering team with the daily status of drilling, completion and workover operations.

· Apply skills to ensure data integrity, data reliability and data accessibility across company functions.

· Data compilation and communication of information to team members.

· Assistance with regulatory, production accounting, materials management and insurance.

· Research and investigate information to enable strategic decision-making by others.

· Access proprietary and commercial databases to produce plots, displays and maps.

· Analyze technical and non-technical data and produce related reports.

· Provide document management and maintenance of production department files, in both electronic and hardcopy formats.

· Knowledge and ability to summarize detailed operations reports and well histories.

· Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, i.e. database management.

· Demonstrated maturity in handling confidential information.

To Apply:

· Qualified candidates should immediately email a resume to:

J Mar & Associates

(972) 732-8301

(800) 864-9043

Email: resumes@jmarassociates.com

Upload a resume at: www.jmarassociates.com

Engineering Tech 2-10

Job Posted 2-26-10

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS – South Texas Region

Outstanding leadership opportunity with an energy services company. Qualified candidates should have a proven track record of building and managing oilfield service organizations at the Division Level. Experience with large scale field operations, technical sales, and marketing required.

Location:

· San Antonio Texas Location.

· Relocation assistance available.

Compensation Package:

· Above Market Compensation with equity and bonus potential.

· Excellent benefits package.

Requirements/Responsibilities:

· Full P&L responsibility for the division.

· 10+ years leadership experience in an oil and gas service company.

· Proven track record building and managing an oilfield service division.

· Responsible for all aspects of operation, to include dirt construction, pipeline/facility construction and maintenance, roustabout services and well workover services.

· Experience with water management and flowback services a plus.

· Strong knowledge of customers in the South Texas area a plus.

· Lead/responsible for sales and marketing.

· Effective communicator with all levels of company and customer personnel.

· Detail-oriented self-starter with excellent planning and organizational skills.

· Proven leadership capabilities, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment.

To Apply:

· Qualified candidates should immediately email a resume to:

J Mar & Associates

(972) 732-8301

(800) 864-9043

Email: resumes@jmarassociates.com

Upload a resume at: www.jmarassociates.com

Vice President Operations – S. TX 2-10

Job Posted 2-26-10

EXPLOITATION/ASSET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Prominent, privately held independent energy group seeks Manager Asset Development.

Location:

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Area

Relocation assistance available.

Compensation Package:

Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.

Excellent company benefits package.

Requirements:

· B.S. or M.S. degree, Petroleum Engineering degree preferred.

· Minimum (10) years in production, reservoir, and petroleum engineering with field development and subsurface planning experience.

· Proficient in use and recommendation of PE software tools.

· Demonstrated leadership of a subsurface technical team (engineers, earth scientists, etc.)

· Production optimization, Nodal Analysis, artificial lift experience, with emphasis on horizontal completions.

· Reservoir engineering, reserve booking and reservoir management experience (including Barnett shale and traditional oil reservoirs).

· Well construction and completion, re-stimulation and work-over experience.

· Demonstrated leadership and self starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to supervise staff, provide sound engineering expertise and operations support for well production optimization and field development design planning and execution.

· Demonstrates strong commitment to safety.

· Some travel.

Responsibilities:

· Lead, supervise and direct the subsurface team (PE, ES, consultants, etc.) and Production Superintendent.

· Reservoir engineering, tracking reserves, decline analysis, and recovery performance improvement recommendations.

· Prepare and execute appropriate reservoir surveillance and monitoring programs for quantification of and optimization of reserve recovery.

· Field development planning and preparation of AFEs inclusive of management presentations and approvals.

· Work with Drilling Manager and Earth Scientists to design well landing targets and completions.

· Work with Manager Planning and Facility Engineering to integrate subsurface and surface plans and optimize capital investment.

· Follow production performance, provide routine reports, and coordinate remedial recommendations when required.

· Work independently and closely with small technical team to plan and execute cost effective field development programs in Texas, Alabama and internationally as needed.

· Monitor production data to identify areas for remedial stimulation, infill drilling, recompletions and other production / profit enhancement work.

· Stay current on new completion and field development technologies, maintain contacts in industry, and recommend innovation into company projects. Maintain strong and extended network to keep abreast of company and technology trends.

· Manage out-sourced consultants providing specific technical work products for all production, seismic, geologic and reservoir management activities.

Apply To:

J Mar & Associates

(972) 732-8301

(800) 864-9043

FAX: (972) 732-1378

Email: resumes@jmarassociates.com

Exploitation/Asset Development Manager 2-10.doc

Job Posted 2-15-10

RESERVOIR ENGINEER

Dallas established independent oil and gas company is looking for a Reservoir Engineer to provide engineering support for their Mid-Continent Asset Team in areas of reservoir management, reserves management, and economic evaluations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline required. 3+ years experience.
Must possess strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office software. ARIES experience desired.
Able to work with a team consisting of members from other Company departments and disciplines in solving problems or enhancing value.
Desire to actively develop technical and leadership skills.

If you are interested, please contact us. Your information is CONFIDENTIAL.

Send your resume to openings@energysearchassociates.com

Or apply online at www.energysearchassociates.com

Call 972-628-6435 for more information.

Job Posted 2-15-10

ENGINEERING TECH

Dallas established independent oil and gas company is looking for an Engineering Tech to provide technical support to the Operations Engineering staff and Managers in monitoring compliance with TRRC rules and regulations, data collection, providing wellbore diagrams, numerous spreadsheets tracking current and future projects regarding LOE, and workovers and recompletions. Will prepare and file various TRRC applications, permits and other related paperwork.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years experience in technical support role in the Oil & Gas industry with TRRC rules, regulations and filing experience.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; working knowledge of OFM & TOW beneficial. Basic math skills required as used in spreadsheets.
Good verbal communication and writing skills required.
Willingness and eagerness to learn rapidly and a demonstrated ability to multi-task required.
Must be a very strong team player, have good people skills and willing to work effectively and efficiently with other departments within the Company.

If you are interested, please contact us. Your information is CONFIDENTIAL.

Send your resume to openings@energysearchassociates.com

Or apply online at www.energysearchassociates.com

Call 972-628-6435 for more information.

Job Posted 2-04-10

PETROLEUM ENGINEERING LIAISON

Established, independent oil and gas exploration and production company is looking for a Petroleum Engineering Liaison for its Houston, Texas office. Will be responsible for working technical issues in the current and evolving regulatory areas impacting the company's operations. Will work with Regional Operations Managers (Drilling and Production), HS&E Teams and the Government Affairs Manager to stay ahead of pending legislation and regulatory initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years Oil & Gas industry experience. Operations background highly desired.
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field required.
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communications skills along with the ability to influence others.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

If you are interested, please contact us. Your information is CONFIDENTIAL. We will not send your resume to any company before discussing it with you.

Send your resume to openings@energysearchassociates.com

Or apply online at www.energysearchassociates.com

Call 972-628-6423 for more information.

Job Posted 2-11-10

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Privately held oil and gas company is looking for an experienced Production Engineer to join its Dallas, Texas team. Reports to COO.

Responsibilities:

Daily interaction with production foreman to address problems and provide technical and procurement support activities.
Optimize cashflow on a daily basis; maximizing production, minimize OPEX for field(s) of responsibility.
Complete and distribute daily production report identifying underperforming wells.
Responsible for preparing wellbore diagrams and failure history for every well in field (s) of responsibility.
Coordinate with geology to have well montages prepared.
Prepare workover procedures, acquire management approval and field services coordination with foreman.
Provide technical support for all well work, provide onsite supervision if required.
Coordinate with geology manager for development of BP upside.
Provide technical support to regulatory/production tech and land analyst for field-specific filings.
Coordinate with HSE manager concerning releases, reporting and permitting.
Report near-term field activities at weekly meetings and coordinate with organizational goals.
Coordinate analytic work required for unitization and waterflood pilot activities.
Design, coordinate and supervise field installation of new/replacement surface facilities.
Prepare AFEs for internal approval and coordinate non-op mailouts in advance of execution.
Code all invoices coming from field of responsibility and coordinate with accounting.
Prepare all material transfers for equipment in field of responsibility.
Recommend, bid and evaluate procurement for tangible equipment (tubulars, pumping units, pumps, motors, transformers, etc).
Provide support to COO for acquisition due diligence.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Petroleum or related engineering required.

7+ years experience in oil and gas operations engineering required.
Knowledgeable about waterfloods, surface equipment and varied artificial lift required. Experience with larger pumping units (314+). Familiarity with reserve categorization a plus.
Prior experience in major producing formations, in one or more of the following basins of E TX, W TX, S OK, Mid-Con and/or Rockies required.
Prior experience in unitization processes, waterflood implementation required.
Positive attitude and effective communicator with all levels internally and externally.
Team player, willingness to support 24/7 field activities, able to multi-task.

If you are interested and possess the qualifications, please forward your resume immediately. Your information is CONFIDENTIAL. We will not forward it to anyone before discussing it with you.

Send your resume to openings@energysearchassociates.com

Or apply online at www.energysearchassociates.com

Call 972-628-6423 for more information.

Job Posted 2-11-10

SENIOR FACILITIES/PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Established oil and gas exploration and production company is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities/Production Engineer to join their team. Will be responsible for maintaining producing properties. Dallas and Houston locations available.

Responsibilities:

Scope and design work to ensure sufficient equipment to meet project needs.
Bid and procurement work.
Field supervision over installation, pipelines, tank batteries, and processing facilities.

Requirements:

BS or MS in Engineering.
Minimum 6 years related oil and gas experience.
Ability to work successfully across teams as a shared resource, prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.

If you are interested and possess the qualifications, please forward your resume immediately. Your information is CONFIDENTIAL.

Send your resume to openings@energysearchassociates.com

Or apply online at www.energysearchassociates.com

Call 972-628-6423 for more information.

Job Posted 2-11-10

OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Established Dallas based oil and gas company is looking for an OPERATIONS ENGINEER.

Responsibilities

Review production data including decline curves, cumulatives, and ratios by well, groups of wells, leases and/or fields. Identify remedial work ideas from the data. Monitor waterfloods using injection and production data. Request tests and data to verify ideas.
Review and monitor operating costs to identify areas of needed improvement. Propose changes to accomplish cost savings that enhance the overall profit. Write detailed procedures and prepare detailed cost estimates for completion, workovers, equipment changes and construction to aid in cost efficiency and goal accomplishment. Present projects with AFEs to management for approval and joint owners.
Review of workovers and equipment changes to ensure proper levels of profit are being realized. This may involve invoice review, production monitoring, and cost data analysis. Recommend plugging, divestiture, or changes in operating philosophy on existing properties.
Review offset and other property of potential acquisition by the company. Participate in acquisition teams on property reviews to furnish reasonable operating costs, capital costs, staffing and problem areas.
Onsite supervision of actual work may be required.

Qualifications

BS in Engineering.
5+ years of actual on-the-job work experience in oil and gas production operations and the related engineering activities including workover operations, drilling designs, prognosis, fracturing, acid designs, pumping unit design and waterflood monitoring. Must be familiar with and able to read and interpret rules on non standard items; ability to be used as an expert witness.
Able to work with geologist, reservoir engineer, and landman as a team to present profit making projects. Able to test analysis for cores, special core studies, DSTs, pressure buildup, interference, profiles and tracer work. Some reservoir engineering experience is preferable.
Proficient computer skills.

If you are interested and possess the qualifications, please forward your resume immediately. Your information is CONFIDENTIAL. We will not forward it to anyone before discussing it with you.

Send your resume to openings@energysearchassociates.com

Or apply online at www.energysearchassociates.com

Call 972-628-6423 for more information.

Job Posted 2-08-10

ENGINEERING TECHNICAL MANAGER

Established, independent Oil and Gas Company has an opening for an Engineering Technical Manager. Will coordinate Engineering training and development, Engineering recruiting, and the Engineering Intern program with the Engineering Advisor. Dallas, Texas location.

In addition, this position will take on an active leadership role in the administration of Engineering Technicians.

Provide strategic technical direction, technical advice, and guidance during the recruiting process for the purpose of recruiting experienced personnel and new college graduates.
Provide technical guidance and coordinate training and development programs for Engineering Technicians.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline is required, MBA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years experience working in a professional environment is required, with Oil E&P experience preferred.
Must possess strong leadership skills.

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Job Posted 2-08-10

OIL & GAS ACQUISITIONS MANAGER

Dallas/Fort Worth area energy company is looking for an Acquisitions Manager to solicit and evaluate potential acquisitions. Will be responsible for property evaluation and associated reservoir engineering, including reserve analysis, compiling present value economics and risk analysis for bid preparation.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering.
15+ years related experience including oil and gas economic evaluations, experience/knowledge in evaluating resource plays and strong production and operations experience.
Strong communication, leadership and computer skills.

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Job Posted 2-08-10

VICE PRESIDENT of OPERATIONS

Dallas, Texas based independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production company seeks a VP of Operations for the development of an unconventional resource play in North Texas.

The VPO will have full operational responsibility for the hands-on management and direct oversight of all areas, including drilling, engineering, operations, subsurface/geology, production, construction and field logistics. The key areas of focus include the design and implementation of an effective organizational structure, planning and execution for the groups reporting to this position, and identifying and implementing lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work across functional lines to insure on time delivery, quality and cost efficiency of exploration and production.

Provide leadership in the development and execution of tactical and operational plans within the exploration operations, and successfully execute and maintain a system for the day-to-day management of the field. The VPO must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate with all functional areas.
Report directly to the President of the company.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of exploration and production experience, preferably in unconventional resource plays.
Proven track record on contributions towards successful well production output.
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in a relevant subject (e.g. Petroleum/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, etc.).
Proven management and leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment.

Please forward your resume to openings@energysearchassociates.com

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Call 972-628-6432 for more information.

Job Posted 2-08-10

SHALE RESERVOIR ENGINEERS

Multiple openings/locations for experienced RESERVOIR ENGINEERS. Will contribute to a team exploring and developing Shale properties. Competitive compensation and benefits.

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, with 5+ years petroleum engineering including shale experience required.

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Job Posted 2-08-10

SENIOR RESERVES ENGINEER

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Reserves Engineer for its Houston office. Similar position also available in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities include:

Perform internal company year-end and bank mid-year reserve report for SEC defined proved reserve categories (PDP, PDNP and PUD). Oversee SEC compliance for reserve categories and review with company designated reserve compliance team.
Work closely with reserve auditing firm to ensure top valued properties valuations are verified by a third party.
Perform year-end and mid-year Bank Reviews with the company’s bank consortium as dictated by current loan agreement with these financial institutions.
Ensure that the proved reserves booked for the company are fair and accurate representations of the company reserve value.
Properly account for PUD and PDNP projects reclassified or originated each year and transfer or add these projects to the appropriate reserve category.
Work closely with the reservoir and operations groups and confirm that active projects or changes in status of wells are accurately reflected in the reserve database.
Generate necessary reporting such as FASB 69 reconciliation and EIA 23 annual reports.
Perform reserve reconciliation work on a top down basis at year-end and work with the Strategic Planning Group representative responsible for performing detailed project look-back analyses.
Maintain the reserves database for the company.
Assist the Senior A&D Engineer by performing an annual review of the reserve report to generate a listing of properties to be considered for inclusion in a sales package or auction to streamline the company’s property portfolio.
Assist with property acquisition efforts as required.
Perform other special corporate projects as requested.

Requirements:

BS in Engineering (preferably Petroleum Engineering).
Minimum of 10 years experience performing economic analyses or reserve report supervision.
Reservoir engineering experience preferred.

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Job Posted 2-08-10

RESERVOIR SIMULATION ENGINEER

Dallas successful, growing oil and gas company is seeking an experienced Reservoir Engineer with advanced compositional simulation and enhanced oil recovery expertise. Will conduct integrated reservoir studies employing compositional simulation to assist in the design and management of CO2 floods. Excellent compensation package. Similar position also available in Houston.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated record of successfully completing a significant number of practical reservoir studies involving reservoir description, fluid and rock property generation and compositional simulation.
- Experience in developing equations of state and associated lab procedures. Familiar with reservoir description technology employing geostatistical methodology to generate geologic models for reservoir simulation.
- Reservoir Engineers with a PhD degree in engineering with 10+ years with major oil company experience are preferred.

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Job Posted 12-22-09

OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Dallas, Texas location

Well established, privately held company is seeking a highly motivated operations engineer for immediate placement. Candidates should be experienced in supporting and guiding onshore, conventional oilfield operations, in conjunction with field employees, with the goal of maximizing cashflow.

Candidates must have 7+ years of relevant experience and a minimum BS degree in petroleum or applicable engineering. Activities include production maximization, reporting, AFEs, procurement, failure analysis, designing and coordinating workovers, waterflood facility modifications, and OPEX control. Candidate should have a track record in similar duties in onshore domestic basins of Permian, Mid-Con, E TX, LA and/or Rockies.

Salary and bonus commensurate with experience and performance. Excellent work environment and benefits.

Qualified candidates should immediately email resume to employment@hyperionoil.com .